The late philosopher Morris R. Cohen of CCNY was asked by a student in the metaphysics course, "Professor Cohen, how do I know that I exist?” The keen old prof replied, "And who is asking?”. (Saul Bellow)

The late philosopher Morris R. Cohen of CCNY was asked by a student in the metaphysics course, "Professor Cohen, how do I know that I exist?” The keen old prof replied, "And who is asking?”.

Saul Bellow

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